Definition of Splenius

1. Noun. Either of two flat muscles that extend from the upper vertebrae to the base of the skull and serve to rotate or flex or extend the head and neck.

Exact synonyms: Splenius Muscle
Generic synonyms: Skeletal Muscle, Striated Muscle

Definition of Splenius

1. n. A flat muscle of the back of the neck.

Definition of Splenius

1. a muscle of the neck [n -NII]

Medical Definition of Splenius

1. A flat muscle of the back of the neck. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Splenius

splenic rupture
splenic sinus
splenic vein
splenic vein
spleniform
splenii
spleniserrate
splenitis
splenitis
splenium
splenium
spleniums
splenium corporis callosi
splenium of corpus callosum
splenius (current term)
splenius (current term)
splenius capitis
splenius cervicis
splenius muscle of head
splenius muscle of neck
splenization
spleno-
splenocele
splenocleisis
splenocolic
splenocyte
splenodynia
splenogonadal fusion
splenography
splenohepatomegaly

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